I’m Steven Collins, 52, and I came to Jaco Beach after realizing I’d been moving at full speed for years without really stopping. My goal was simple: slow down. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco where the sound of the waves at night did half the work for me. Four experiences helped…

We’re Paul Kelly (34) and Ashley Foster (32), and instead of dealing with post-holiday shopping chaos, we spent Boxing Day in Jaco Beach watching waves crash under a bright sun. We stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that was the perfect base—close to everything, yet quiet enough at night for real sleep. Our…

I’m Katherine Brooks, 40, and I spent Christmas Day in Jaco Beach instead of at a crowded dinner table back home. Waking up to the sound of the ocean instead of an alarm was probably the best gift I could’ve given myself. My home base was a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment a short walk…

I’m Jonathan Ramirez, 30, and this year I traded snow and ugly sweaters for sand and tank tops. I spent Christmas Eve week in Jaco Beach and honestly can’t imagine going back to the old version. My base was a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, close enough to the water that I could…

I’m Victoria Rivera, 33, and I spent the days leading up to Christmas in Jaco Beach instead of in crowded malls and freezing parking lots. Best decision I’ve made in a long time. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach that felt more like a little home than a hotel room, complete…

I’m Anthony Perez, 44, and I usually spend December scraping ice off my windshield. This year, I traded that in for warm rain, palm trees, and the sound of waves in Jaco Beach. I stayed in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that put me within easy walking distance of the ocean, restaurants, and everything…

I’m Rachel Mitchell, 35, and I came to Jaco Beach between jobs, looking for that sweet spot between “do nothing” and “do everything.” It turned out to be the perfect place. I stayed in a comfortable Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco with just enough kitchen to cook when I wanted and plenty of restaurants nearby…

We’re Daniel Turner (39) and Amanda Phillips (36), and Jaco was our first real vacation without kids in years. We wanted somewhere we could relax, explore, and still have a little nightlife, and Jaco Beach hit every note. We stayed in a comfortable Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that gave us an easy walk to…

I’m Nicolle Carter, 29, and Jaco Beach was my first trip to Costa Rica and first real solo adventure. I booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment after reading a ton of reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the hype—bright, clean, and walking distance to the beach and the main strip. Four experiences shaped…

I’m Christopher Nelson, 37, and I booked Jaco Beach after one too many icy mornings waiting for the train back home. I wanted palm trees instead of bare branches, and that’s exactly what I got. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach just a short walk from the ocean and even…